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  • Wine and dine with travel to Australia

    Bad news for Napa but excellent news for travel buffs and wine connoisseurs, Australia’s wines are making an excellent impression among industry professionals. In a recent blind taste test, wines from Clare Valley, Eden Valley, Tasmania and Western Australia competed well against Rieslings and Chardonnays from Europe and North America. So much so that despite Australia’s recent bout with bad weather, the current global economy, an invasion from harmful caterpillars and if you can believe it even more unnamed trouble with local harvests, Australian wines are garnering some serious attention. While wine regions such as Perth, Australia have been popular among wine lovers for decades (Perth has a famous wine cruise) this new increase in quality and standard is bringing wine lovers and travelers to Australia in droves.

    Australia has traditionally been known for having exceptional Chardonnays, but old vine reds and other varieties are starting to become serious contenders for the top of list among educated wine lovers. The diversity of the cold region wines produced in Australia and the quality of wines now emerging make Australia an excellent travel destination for those who love to wine and dine in the shadow of an outback sunset.


  • Cheap Flights Into Mexico

    Now is an excellent time to fly into Mexico and the Caribbean from the States. Right now through Travelocity you can find one-way tickets into Mexico and the Caribbean for as low as $99 each way. Most major airline carriers that access US cities such as NY, Boston, San Diego, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Detroit, Miami and more are all eligible for the deal. This means you have to book your flight now for your Mexico trip for it to be as affordable as you can make it. Never before have there been so many flight deals through travel auction sites and major airlines carriers. Now is the perfect time to be booking vacations into the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, Australia, South Africa and South America. With flights coming in at such low prices, you can spend the money you save on other aspects of your spring break, Mexican vacation. Check it out!


  • Enjoy Argentina By Staying In Buenos Aires Boutique Hotels

    Buenos Aires is known for its steak, wine, tango, gauchos, gorgeous architecture, mate´ and soccer fanaticism.


    It’s not surprising however, that there exists infinitely more items to add to this list as Buenos Aires becomes a hot spot on the international travel scene. Each year, more and more tourists pour into Buenos Aires to enjoy its metropolitan charm at discount prices. Aside from tourism, Buenos Aires is making a name for itself as it becomes a focal point for designers as well. Interior design, clothing design and film are starting to become as well known as some of these other Buenos Aires icons. Some of its trendier neighborhoods such as Palermo, Palermo Hollywood, Las Cañitas and Recoleta are hubs for fashion, design centers, shopping and design schools as well.

    Palermo, one such neighborhood lays claim to some of Buenos Aires’ most charming streets. Shops, restaurants and boutiques litter the sidewalks in the 40 or so blocks that make up Palermo SoHo, one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods among tourists. What also has become so interesting about the area are the boutique hotels in Buenos Aires, that are so notable to this neighborhood.

    Absolutely stunning boutique hotels are located all throughout Palermo SoHo. While it may cost more to stay there, the handful of rooms in the many different hotels are exquisitely decorated, charming and each offers something distinct from the others. It is an excellent choice for higher end accommodations because of the personalized service and the experience of taking part in a modern aspect of Argentine culture that is starting to pulse stronger than ever.

    You simply must check out the boutique hotels when traveling to Argentina. Even if It’s just to see how Buenos Aires is molding into a modern and fashionably forward city, the architecture, design and beauty of the hotels in Palermo SoHo won’t disappoint.

  • Travel The World With FrugalMonkey’s Country Guides

    Check out our country guides and travel advice made perfect for vacation planning.

    If you’re trying to visit Greece, go on a Mexican getaway, take a cruise to Alaska, plan a last minute second honeymoon to Australia or even a trip to South America, then check out FrugalMonkey’s country profiles.

    FrugalMonkey’s travel guides have up to date and current information on some of the worlds most popular travel destinations.


    With full country profiles that include information on the history of the country, travel advice for the region, popular sights, country facts and insider information, it provides you with all pertinent travel information in one easy to find place. It also provides tips on how to find cheap airfare, where to look when booking last minute vacations in addition to providing advice on Euro Rail passes, volunteer work and working abroad. If there is something you need to know about international travel, FrugalMonkey is the place to look.

    Country Profiles are helpful when researching travel plans because it helps you gain a sense of the type of vacation you are likely to find when traveling. For example, our guide on Hawaiian travel provides information on Hawaii interisland flights, activities you will enjoy in Hawaii, where to stay, information on the different islands, hotels, reports on tourism in Hawaii as well as cruises that are available.

    If you want to travel to South Africa, our profile will show you exactly where to find South Africa’s different wine regions and explains how each of those regions differ in the varieties that grow there. Scuba diving, shark cage diving, whale watching, golfing, travel throughout the country and African safaris are among some of the more in depth information you will find on our country profile for South Africa as well. Not to mention the best hotels and day trips from Cape Town or Johannesburg.

    Alaskan travel is at its peak in the summer months and is an enormous tourist destination for hoards of travelers each year. We offer links to Alaskan summer jobs, excursions, whitewater rafting, camping, sights, lodging at the different Alaskan cities and flight information into Alaska.


    FrugalMonkey is a premier resource when it comes to Alaskan travel and work opportunities in Alaska. Yet we offer a wealth of information on our other country profiles, including but not limited to: Greece, Argentina, Mexico and Australia. If there’s anywhere in the world you’re eager to see – we’ve got the information to help you plan that vacation accordingly.

    What is so great about being able to access information about each of these countries is that in addition to relevant travel data about the region we also offer information, tips and advice on booking trips to those places at the last minute. We also have information on where students can find flight discounts, purchase Euro Rail passes, get travel gear and so more! Additionally after finding information on where you want to go, you can then book your flight after only just a few clicks from our site. FrugalMonkey wants you to be able to find the cheapest and best travel for your budget, but doesn’t want you to miss out on the vacation of a lifetime. Your flight to Australia, beach trip to Mexico or scuba diving excursion in Hawaii is only just a click away when you research vacations on FrugalMonkey.